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Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Financing
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “10. In order to get a loan, you must first prove you don’t need it.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
No Snow, but Ski Season to Start Thanks to Snowmaking
Purgatory Ski Resort will open on schedule despite the lack of snow in the high country. Just thank the miracle of snowmaking . . . but bring your bikes up, too.
Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The tradition continues for 2017! All are welcome at the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11/23 11:30-1:30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Please call 970-259-4061 if you’d like to volunteer Also, we need pie! We need pies to serve at the dinner. Please deliver pies to the Fairgrounds Thanksgiving morning. You can also drop off between 2:00 and 5:00 on Wednesday 11/22. For more info or to contact the organizers, visit...
Breathing: It Does More Than Keep You Alive
Each and every day, all day long, we breathe in and breathe out without any thought whatsoever. This most basic, involuntary task keeps us alive—which alone is a pretty big deal. Who is loony enough to disagree with that? But did you know that breathing also has the power to make our days more calm and relaxed? It does more than simply keep us alive. Paying attention to how we breathe in different situations can reveal a lot. Feeling...
Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market
THANKSGIVING MARKET Sat. Nov 18, 9am to 1pm Go LOCAL this year and join us! Featuring locally grown fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and more for your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, get a jump on your holiday shopping with unique and useful items from our quality local Artisans. @ La Plata Fairgrounds, outside in the breezeway (on the same day as the GardenSwartz Extravaganza and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Sale) Rain, Snow, or Shine:) More info...
The Polar Express Starts Up for Christmas 2017
Join us for a magical trip!! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad most days November 17, 2017-January 2, 2018. This fun family-oriented holiday tradition based on the best-selling children’s book and Academy Award™ winning animated film of the same name begins on Friday, Nov. 17 and runs most days through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Get more info and tickets at...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Planning
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best laid plans of mice and men are usually equal.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Explore the Cultural Landscape of Canyons of the Ancients
Why did the Ancestral Puebloans build what is now called Lowry Pueblo where it stands? Just take a 360-degree look at the scenery.
Why Listing A Home in Winter is a Good Idea
Are you considering listing your home? A common assumption for home sellers is that the spring selling season is the best time of the year to put a home on the market. While there is a significant amount of new listing activity during the spring and summer months, that doesn’t mean listing a home in winter is a bad time. Here are a few reasons: Lower Inventory During Winter. Typically, there is less inventory on the market during the...
Winter Home Preparation Projects
With cold temperatures on the horizon, it’s time to consider preparing your house for winter. While there are several areas to consider before winter is here, we want to remind you of a couple of the small details that can make a drastic difference. Preparation on the front end can save substantial time and money. Take Hoses Off Faucets: We remind our clients of this every year, but the importance cannot be overstated. When hoses are...
Veterans Day Fireworks, Music, and More!
Durango’s Veterans Day Celebration This upcoming weekend, we celebrate Veterans Day. Saturday, November 11, is the annual holiday that honors those who have served in our armed forces. Did you know Durango has quite the celebration planned? This year, the Fourth of July fireworks were postponed, and the City of Durango will now provide a firework show on Saturday, November 11 at 5:30. What a special and beautiful show this will be at...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Retirement
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before your boss does.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
New Durango Events Calendar – Live Music, Shows, Art, Entertainment, and More!
The new Durango Events calendar is featured on the events page, along with the awesome upcoming events that we post here at Durango Downtown. We also have a new feature to add your own events to the calendar. This is great for businesses, local venues, and community organizations to get the word out! Here is just a sample of things coming up in November: November 10th: Something Wild Film Fest November 11th: 20th Annual...
HEALTHY LIVING: Dietary Fat Is Your Friend
Appropriate amounts of dietary fat like butter and bacon aren’t bad. In fact, research shows that it helps you stave off hunger and burn more body fat.
Holiday Stuffed Squash
Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 acorn squash or other winter squash • 1 lb ground turkey • ½ sweet onion, chopped • 2 celery stalks • 1 apple, chopped • ¼ cup dried cranberries • 2 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp rosemary • 1 tsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp black pepper • ½ tsp sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Half each squash and scoop out seeds to create 4 bowls. Place squash face down on baking sheet and bake in oven...
Children’s Halloween in Downtown Durango
Children’s Halloween will be on Tuesday, October 31, from 4 to 6 pm, in Downtown Durango. Look for the orange pumpkin signs on up to 100 Downtown businesses for treats! Children’s Halloween is for kids 10 and under, in costume, and accompanied by an adult. See below for a list of all participating businesses located on Main Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Come to Downtown Durango and join the fun! Participating Merchants Business...
Something Wild Film Fest
November 10-12 at the DS9! CLICK HERE for passes, or visit Maria’s Bookshop on main street. We are excited to announce our prospective schedule for the 1st Annual Something Wild Film Festival in Durango, CO. Start planning your Wild weekend! Scroll down to view the full lineup and click on individual titles for more information. All screenings take place at the DS9. Individual tickets for films will be sold 10 minutes prior to each...
Fill ‘Er Up at the 11th Street Station
The 11th Street Station is a paradise for food-truck foodies. Anchored by Ernie’s (and quite a few other businesses), founder Marcos Wisner says the station offers a little something for everyone.
Rocky Horror Show – Live at the Strater
ROCKY HORROR SHOW – LIVE ON STAGE Friday – Sunday, October 27 – 29, 2017 CELEBRATING TEN YEARS ON STAGE AT HENRY STRATER THEATRE! ROCKY AND CREW GET LOCALLY GROWN Durango, Colorado: Celebrating 10 Years – Henry Strater Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show—Live On Stage featuring local and visiting performers. This year we celebrate 10 years of bringing you everyone’s favorite crazy transsexual aliens...
City to Annex Lake Nighthorse
The City of Durango has started annexation proceedings for Lake Nighthorse, the last legal step required to open the lake for recreation.
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